Chapter 1387: 353: Encounterable but not seekable

Du Jiaojiao found Master Du, "I heard you’re going to adopt a child, is that true?"

Du Jiaojiao felt that this was somewhat unbelievable, and she needed Master Du to confirm it personally.

"Yes." Master Du nodded slightly.

"Why?" Du Jiaojiao asked in surprise, "There are so many children in our clan; adopting one of them randomly would be better than adopting from an orphanage!"

At least the children in the clan have blood relations.

Du Jiaojiao couldn’t understand why Master Du suddenly decided to adopt a child.

Master Du’s expression was calm, "That child has a connection with me."

"Third Brother, you’re still young. If you want, there are plenty of women willing to have children for you. I think there’s no need for you to adopt a child; outsiders will always be outsiders."

Master Du rubbed the Buddha Beads, "I have my reasons."

Seeing this, Du Jiaojiao couldn’t say much more.

Master Du’s personality was stubborn.

Whenever he decided on something, no one could change his mind.

"Have you really considered the children of the clan’s relatives?" Du Jiaojiao looked at Master Du.

At least the children of relatives are our own people and won’t have divided loyalties.

Du Jiaojiao didn’t quite trust outsiders.

"There’s no need to consider."

"Alright then," Du Jiaojiao continued, "Since that’s the case, I respect your decision."

Master Du nodded slightly.

The adoption procedures were completed quickly; the next day, the assistant brought Er Gouzi back.

"Uncle, it’s really you!" Er Gouzi said happily upon seeing Master Du again.

Master Du looked at Er Gouzi and said, "From now on, you’ll be called Du Siyan, the ’Si’ from contemplating as a gentleman does, and the ’Yan’ from being truthful in speech."

Er Gouzi nodded, half understanding.

Master Du turned to the assistant, "Take Siyan to see his room and familiarize him with the environment at Deming Pavilion."

"Alright." The assistant nodded and led Du Siyan out.

At this moment, Master Du suddenly spoke, "Wait a moment."

"Uncle, is there anything else?" Du Siyan turned back to look at Master Du.

Master Du continued, "From now on, this is your home. If you need anything, just tell Xiaowang."

Upon hearing this, Xiaowang was somewhat surprised.

Master Du’s words carried a hint of admonition.

It seemed adopting Du Siyan was not a whim for Master Du.

He couldn’t afford to neglect this little master.

"Alright, Uncle." Du Siyan nodded.

Master Du stood there for a long time before turning around to return to the study room, brewed a cup of tea, and wrote a line with the green tea water on the desk:

The Yuan has the iris, the Li has the orchid, yearning for the young gentleman, but dare not speak, looking far and wide, watching the trickling flow.

This poem is taken from "Nine Songs: The Lady of Xiang River."

The lines express the poet’s feelings of longing and wistful watching.

The words on the table soon dried.

The wind left no trace.

Master Du looked at the dried words, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile.

That night, Master Du took Du Siyan to see Du Jiaojiao.

Though Du Jiaojiao was somewhat unhappy, she didn’t show it on her face, and handed a red packet to Du Siyan.

Du Siyan looked up at Master Du.

Master Du said, "Since it’s a gift from your aunt, accept it."

"Thank you, Aunt!" Du Siyan received the red packet with both hands.

Du Jiaojiao was a bit surprised.

This child seemed more sensible than she had imagined.

But outsiders are ultimately outsiders.

She still didn’t understand what Master Du was thinking.

Du Jiaojiao pulled Master Du aside. "Have you really thought through adopting this child?"

"Hmm."

Du Jiaojiao continued, "Are you planning to have your own children in the future?"

"Whichever way fate leads," Master Du’s tone was indifferent.

Du Jiaojiao asked further, "So you mean this child might become your heir in the future?"

"It’s possible."

"But he isn’t a bloodline of the Du Family," Du Jiaojiao frowned, "Third Brother, this decision is too hasty."

The Du Family is so large that even if Master Du doesn’t have his own children in the future, there’s no shortage of heirs.

How could someone without blood relations inherit the Du family’s business!

"As long as he carries the Du name," Master Du continued, "Just watch, this child will surely become someone exceptional in the future!"

After speaking, Master Du walked out, beckoning to Du Siyan, "Siyan, let’s go."

Du Siyan ran over.

Master Du reached out his hand to Du Siyan.

Du Siyan handed his hand to Master Du.

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